Manu Fernández

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At just 24 years old, Spanish centre-back Manu Fernández represents the defensive depth that keeps Celta de Vigo pushing in 7th place. Valued at €1.5m, this physical defender has only managed one senior appearance so far—playing the full 90 minutes—but his aerial dominance trait and "defensive anchor" playstyle suggest a player being groomed for bigger responsibilities. With defending and physical stats of 55 each, Fernández is still developing the attributes needed for La Liga's demands. Operating alongside experienced teammates like right-back Óscar Mingueza and winger Bryan Zaragoza, he's absorbing the high standards of a Celta side balancing domestic ambitions. The yellow card in his lone appearance hints at the physical edge that could become his trademark, though he'll need more game time to prove himself. As Celta's back four faces injuries and fixture congestion, Fernández waits in the wings—his aerial prowess potentially the perfect antidote to set-piece threats. For now, he's a squad asset with room to grow, learning from a squad packed with attacking flair but needing defensive stability.